Sbc into 63, would like to see clutch linkage of avanti 2

[Guy]

I would like to see how the clutch and throttle linkages were done on the later Avanti, did they have mechanical or hydraulic clutch? Throttle was it cable or rods/bellcrank?

[mfg]

38 minutes ago, Guy said:

I would like to see how the clutch and throttle linkages were done on the later Avanti, did they have mechanical or hydraulic clutch? Throttle was it cable or rods/bellcrank?

If you go with mechanical throttle linkage… Nostalgic sells the special bracket assy that fits onto the rear of Chevy engine.

[Guy]

Really, can anybody tell or show me the clutch linkage for Avant II, how you go from stude pedal to chevy clutch arm/bell housing.

[mfg]

4 hours ago, Guy said:

Really, can anybody tell or show me the clutch linkage for Avant II, how you go from stude pedal to chevy clutch arm/bell housing.

What you’re looking for isn’t exclusively Avanti ll….  ‘65-‘66 Canadian Lark types with Chevy engine and standard shift would have same setup.

[mfg]

I would think that even the 6 cyl models would be close if not same!

[Skip Lackie]

As noted above, the basic design is the probably the same as used on the 65-66 Lark-types with the Chevy 283.  Many of the parts might still be available.  Chevy used a system on many of their 60s-70s vehicles that had a Z-bar that rode in a bushing that was bolted to the side of the block.  I have a 78 El Camino with the same system.  Only the Z-bar itself is different, depending on application.

I can take a picture of the clutch linkage illustration in the 65-66 parts book if that would help.  I might be able to get a decent picture of the linkage on my 74 Avanti (with stick), but not till next weekend.  Would have to jack the car up to get a clear shot.

[Guy]

Please do, when convenient, much appreciated Guy